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H185 XRB

1991 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Polo86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,804 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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H185 XRB is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H185 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H185 XRB?

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What year was H185 XRB registered?

H185 XRB is a 1991 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H185 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 XRB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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